Age is nothing but a number

6. Here once more

Hanni

It's been a month since me and Minji have given our friendship a try. It's been going better than I thought. Even though Minji is still very awkward with me, she's still learning on how to interact with me because of our clear age difference but regardless she's still trying her best. She's very sweet and thoughtful. Very kind. I love her awkward hugs, they make a giggle slip my lips every time.

I sense of anxiety ran through me as I walked in through the doors of the familiar disco. This time walking in alone, not having Danielle next to me to encourage me. From the text I received earlier from Minji, she said she's already here. I looked around trying to find the easily distinctive figure that belonged to Minji. My eyes zoned in on the bar where I found Minji already drinking. I told her not to drink! At least not while I arrived.

I went towards the bar, trying my best to not bump in to anyone. Especially with none of the guys as the dress I'm wearing would have them in a spiral in no time. I told myself I wasn't here to seduce her in to sleeping with me, even though it's what I want so badly. But I can't do that, not now at least. At the end, I am still allowed to doll myself up a bit, right?

Once I reached the bar, Minji turned to look at me. A smile quickly appeared on her very exhausted face as she stood up. I could now see that she was already two shots down and a glass of whiskey in. "Minji? I thought I told you not to drink, not until I got here." I said as I walked towards her. She gave me an apologetic look once I stood in front of her. "I just wanted to loosen up a bit." She said looking down at me. Next thing I knew, Minji's arms wrapped around me in a very less awkward hug as she pulled me closer to her, my arms wrapped around her waist, it was a little intimate but she wasn't pulling away. "Thanks for inviting me out once more." She said, and before I could savor the way our bodies were molded together, she pulled away from me. My body demanded for her to come back.

"You look....wonderful by the way." Her eyes did a little scan up and down my body, quickly looking away. She reached out for the stool that I had sat on when I met her, she sat down next to me, waiting for me to take a seat. I kept looking at her, a part of me just wishing I was older or that she was younger so that this itch I have for her would go away already. That we would both get what we desire but can't have.

"Thanks." I murmured as I sat down, Minji quickly called the bartender over ordering us both a beer. "You okay?" She asked over the booming music. "Yes, I'm just a bit tired." I said and she kept looking at me. "Are you sure? Because from the looks of it, your thoughts are tiring you." She said and I looked at her, the multi-colored lights shined above her. There was a worried look in her eyes.

"I-I know what you're thinking, pumpkin." The endearment. Fuck. And here she goes again, a band inside me ready to snap. "It's kind of funny how we're here once again." She said. Changing the subject. Come on, Minji! Stop running away from me. And then from there it became silent, the music booming in to my ears. All I want to hear is her voice as she talks to me. Why did she shut down? Why can't she give in to me?

I suddenly felt a tap on my shoulder, so I turned around to look. My eyes were met with a tall man, mid 20's probably. His hair slicked back as he shot me a charming smile.

"I've been watching you..." ew, creep. "And I've been wondering if you'd like to dance with me, Mademoiselle." He said, extending his hand out for me to reach. Maybe this will get a little kick out of Minji. I know we're friends, that I'm not doing the right thing as of the moment. But as Minji has said since the day she met me, I'm young. And my actions may not be responsible at all. I'm childish, and I'll be until Minji stops running away from what we both want.

I took his hand, giving Minji a slight glance. Her eyes glaring a hole at our connected hands. Now is the time Minji, do something! And do something she did. As soon as he started to pull me away a hand grabbed a hold of his arm. "Where do you think you're going?" She asked me. "To have fun? Why? Because clearly here, I'm not getting the attention I want." I said, emphasizing it with an eye roll. I know I'm playing with fire right now, but it's better than not advancing at all.